Corey Adams, an 18-year-old football player at Ole Miss, was killed in a late-night shooting outside Memphis.
The freshman was identified as the victim of the shooting by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in Tennessee in an X post. The shooting allegedly took place at 10:14pm local time on Saturday.
Adams was provided life-saving measures at the scene before ultimately being pronounced dead. Four others were taken to Memphis-area hospitals with gunshot wounds and are in non-critical condition, according to authorities.
‘We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,’ Ole Miss wrote in a statement. ‘While our program is trying to cope with the tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
‘Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.’
Deputies discovered ‘multiple shell casings’ at the scene. An investigation is ongoing, according to the SCSO.
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Adams was preparing to play his first season at Ole Miss before Saturday’s shooting
